Alexandra Thompson
Nepean,Canada
Summary
Versatile clinical research coordinator with a strong desire to explore new opportunities within the field of clinical research beyond a patient-facing role. Skilled in patient coordination, ethics board applications, and maintaining IRB and source documents for multiple concurrent and diverse clinical trials. Known for exceptional organization and attention to detail, with a proven ability to solve problems in a dynamic and ever-changing workplace. Experienced in managing and overseeing clinical trials from study start-up to study close-out. Background includes a graduate degree in BSc Human Physiology, Genetics, and Psychology, along with MLPAO/CSMLS certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician, providing a solid foundation for clinical research, academic research, and further higher learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator I
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OBDC)
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
- Streamlined data collection processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in study results.
- Recent experience with Quality Assurance reviews and implementation of best practices.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of clinical trial milestones.
- Trained new team members on essential clinical research protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Contributed to the successful completion of clinical trials by proactively resolving issues, mitigating risks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead coordinator in studies with a high recruitment rate and patient database.
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Centricity Research
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols and case report form requirements.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events or serious adverse events.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case report forms and source documents for traceability.
- Lead coordinator in over seven active studies
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Placement
Algonquin Careers Academy
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to placement locations ready to start immediately.
- Followed proper guidelines for safe handling of blood, bodily fluids and other hazardous chemicals.
- Demonstrated flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
- Spoke with patients before and after phlebotomy procedures to gather information for laboratory records and reduced fear or anxiety associated with these procedures.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality in accordance with PHIPA and HIPAA guidelines.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
Education
Diploma With Honors - Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Algonquin Careers Academy
Ottawa, ON04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology, Genetics And Psychology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa12.2018
Skills
- ICH Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Health Canada Division 5
- IATA
- TCPS 2: CORE
- Research SOP and study protocol understanding and compliance
- Patient recruitment, informed consent and data collection
- Team training
- Specimen collection, handling and processing
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Trial management
- Interpersonal communication between multi-disciplinary teams
- EDC, EMR, eCRF and CTMS knowledge and proficiency
- Personable and adaptable
Affiliations
- Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO)
- Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
- Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Clinical Trials and Outcomes Research (CanVECTOR)
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator I
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OBDC)
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Centricity Research
10.2022 - 04.2023
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Placement
Algonquin Careers Academy
03.2022 - 05.2022
Diploma With Honors - Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Algonquin Careers Academy
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology, Genetics And Psychology
University of Pretoria
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